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But peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let us not rest all our hopes on parchment and on paper, let us strive to build peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to work for peace in the hearts and minds of all of our people. I believe that we can. I believe the problems of human destiny are not beyond the reach of human beings.

John F. Kennedy

The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions, is what distinguishes artists from entertainers, and what makes some artists adventurers on behalf of us all.

John Updike

Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you.

Wayne Dyer

Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.

Peace Pilgrim

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work. It is the willingness to sacrifice. It is the patience to win.

Cesar Chavez

Members from our campus community want to help in some meaningful way, and we believe our willingness to accept these `temporary transfer' students will make a small, but significant, impact.

Mary Lyons

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

Bertrand Russell

The California Gold Rush left us a tragic legacy. We appreciate state parks' willingness to take action to end Empire's toxic legacy of contaminating our watershed.

Carrie Mcneil

There is better confidence in Asia. Corporate profitability is improving, unemployment is falling, wages are rising, interest rates are low, and there's a willingness to buy into assets. People are getting their money out of saving and into assets; otherwise they're competing with inflation.

Chris Reilly

Without that we would have had a real tough time folding him in. Their willingness to work with us was the key to getting it done.

Ned Colletti

There are some solutions that are not necessarily expensive, but will take a willingness and time to explore.

David Reschke

I had no doubt. Watching him on tape. Talking with the kid. The way he reacted to certain questions I asked. I was pretty hard on him with some of the questions, and his reaction to those questions really told me a lot about the kid. Just a class act. Whenever you've got that much character and that much ability and the willingness to work . . . it's hard to lose.

Ron Middleton

I think it's getting a little ridiculous, to tell you the truth. We've got to realize what we're playing for. Now's the time to want it more than anything. ... I'm very surprised about the attitude and stuff that's happening. It seems like the willingness to go out there and give it all you've got to win is just not there.

Brad Wilkerson

We used to think of cost-shifting as something you could do only every so often. But we're seeing a new willingness on the part of employers — born of desperation — to shift cost in successive years to achieve acceptable cost increases.

Blaine Bos

Authenticity matters little, though--our willingness to accept legends depends far more upon their expression of concepts we want to believe than upon their plausibility.

David P. Mikkelson

The Bible tells me that no greater love has a man than to lay down his life for his friends. John Kerry's fellow crewmates -- the men I am honored to share the stage with -- are living testimony to his leadership, his courage under fire, and his willingness to risk his life for his fellow Americans. There is no greater act of patriotism than that.

Max Cleland

EBay commends the Patent Office for its willingness to reexamine this patent and is impressed with the thorough analysis contained in this second office action.

Jay Monahan

The possibility for error, and the willingness of people to challenge those errors, are both growing every day. And that could have tremendous impact on elections in 2006 and beyond.

Doug Chapin

What has saved the pews and what will revitalize this interest in a Frederick Douglass Freedom Center or something that gives appropriate recognition to the contributions that he and other people made in the area of civil and human rights, is an unprecedented willingness and desire to see it happen.

Van White

Both parties have demonstrated a willingness to resolve this dispute. They have agreed, at my invitation, to remain in the building and resume negotiations on the remaining issues - I will be meeting jointly with the parties later today to get a status of their talks.

Joe Fontana

It is a consequence of his lack of willingness to answer questions and work with his supervisor to get to the bottom of all of this.

Patrick Thompson

We believe it is in the best interests of Vincor's shareholders to be fully aware of our proposal, and our willingness to increase our price based on access to additional information that demonstrates and supports that additional value is warranted.

Richard Sands

I hope I have convinced you / the only thing that separates successful people from the ones who aren't is the willingness to work very, very hard.

Helen Gurley Brown

We've had a couple of good surprises. I had a couple players step up and show good aggression. They have a lot of desire on the squad. They have a willingness to learn.

Roy Jorgenson

Our ability to finance ourselves depends upon the willingness of foreign central banks to hold dollars. That willingness is going to be shrinking (this) year.

Nouriel Roubini

We felt from Chirac a willingness to push investments.

Sergei Prikhodko

[The Wall Street Journal editorial page blames] a basic media mistrust of the military that goes back to Vietnam. ... the media's unreflective willingness to undermine the war on terror.

Jonah Goldberg

What they feel is that to fight too hard to save property, a material thing, is the wrong thing to do. It displays materialism that God disapproves of. So instead, they are showing willingness to make a sacrifice which strengthens their faith.

Rod Parker

If we fall, we don't need self-recrimination or blame or anger - we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness to recommit, to be whole-hearted once again.

Sharon Salzberg

I have an idea, I have a passion and I have a willingness to work with people who may not agree with me.

William Aila

I have a willingness to put in as much time as is necessary for my students. I hope my students will think of me as someone they can come to if they have problems and I hope they'll enjoy their time in my classes.

Jennifer Owen

Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life - is the source from which self respect springs.

Joan Didion

He's been involved in this (war protest). He's very knowledgeable about what is going on. We don't always agree with him, but we have great admiration for his advocacy and willingness to take a stand.

Jim Young

Historically, spending for back-to-school is a closely watched indicator of consumers' willingness and ability to spend, and has been a good indicator of what consumers will look to spend during the holiday season.

Marie Driscoll

Due to their desire and willingness to volunteer, the Norma Johnson Center will become a better place. I thank you for your time and hard work.

Marsha Zoller

You look at Morgan Stanley and its peers, you see a lot of reliance on their proprietary trading desks and a willingness to take on more risk. If the markets are reaching a cyclical peak, which I think they are, profits are at risk when the economy slows down.

David Easthope

This has had a considerable impact on Russian willingness to accommodate U.S. interests.

Dimitri Simes

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

Joan Didion

There is an increasing willingness to take every expense short of salary and call it non-recurring.

Sean Ryan

The fact the economy is rumbling along nicely is playing out in companies' willingness to borrow a little more to fund capital expenditures.

John Purcell

It does, however, paint a challenging picture for our local authorities and it is clear that they need more support to translate willingness into action.

Philip Sellwood

If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.

Kareem Abdul jabbar

The willingness to volunteer is a selfless act.

Mike Doody

Consumers have clearly shown a willingness to pay for content, but no consumer has a bottomless pit of discretionary spending to pay for all of this.

Tim Hanlon

If this is the case, then we as a school system need to talk with the developer to see about their willingness to assist us (with potential donations) because of impacts by their community.

Pat Fagan

Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for .success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

Vaclav Havel

The only thing that I would say is that I hope the employees know how deeply the board appreciates their willingness to work with the company to save it.

David Boren

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.

Iyanla Vanzant

We?re looking as a party for an endorsement. We hope that people come forward and demonstrate a willingness to serve the Town of East Hampton.

Kyle Dostaler

I cannot honestly think of another situation between two government's people that transcends so much goodwill from the common people all the way up to the highest levels of governments' relations with each other, that can be more rewarding than the willingness of one country to return another's son.

Dale Upchurch

We've contacted several qualified individuals who had indicated a willingness to accept a short-term appointment. The subcommittee will be making a recommendation to the board at the February 13th meeting.

Marta Tucker

We are thrilled that Allegheny County has deemed a willingness to fund film production in our region. We will encourage film production to apply for assistance from the film office.

Dawn Keezer

All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.

John Kenneth Galbraith

You have to put him on the wall in certain situations push him all the time to be better because he's got great talent and great knowledge of the game. Any project, when a guy wants to do well and needs help, I like that challenge. But I need his support, his willingness to succeed. If he has that, I think he can achieve his goals.

Jacques Lemaire

[Joe Solmonese, president of Human Rights Campaign, a national gay-rights advocacy group, said the experience of Washington's outer suburbs underscores changes in attitudes.] We're talking about our community's willingness and comfort level living anywhere, ... And not just our own community, but society's view has changed so much in the last few years.

Joe Solmonese

This fraud stretched from the biggest firms on Wall Street to a small day- trading shop. The common denominator was a willingness to steal confidential market information for use in illegal trading.

Linda Thomsen

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

Fouad Alaoui

This certainly demonstrates an employee's willingness and dedication to do whatever it takes to produce the best results.

Rachel West

Edge was tremendous. In my opinion, (although this might not be politically correct), Edge is the best heel in the business. His willingness to go all out in his first match of this type is an indication of his dedication to his craft.

Mick Foley

I don't think we ever can understand anyone else's life completely, period. But a willingness to truly enter into the possibility of understanding it is amazing in itself. And I got a window, just a peek, into a world that I never had access to, and it was a privilege and it was life-changing, and I just appreciate that.

Carmen Wurgel

Through our willingness to help others we can learn to be happy rather than depressed.

Gerald Jampolsky

We appreciate the willingness of Trafton Properties to consider donating land to MaineGeneral Medical Center and/or sell land at a discounted price if improved access to I-95 is provided. We will contact you if we have interest in developing the site in the future.

Scott Bullock

It is very surprising that our kids have been able to come together without Kevin. It is a tribute to all four seniors, but it also has to do with our kids' willingness to be coached and listen. Our team chemistry is excellent. The kids are doing whatever it takes to win.

Matt Luce

I think it's a willingness to work. I think our work ethic is not very good in the third. And you can see that in the games. But it might also be a learning experience with the younger guys. As veterans, we need to pass on that knowledge.

Brendan Witt

Really what you need is the willingness to go when called.

Bill Pyle

We appreciate all our performers for their willingness to donate their time and talents and remind everyone these concerts are totally free. The flowers are blooming, the park is lovely and the talent is there to be enjoyed - come and join us.

Nancy Idland

Well, Chicago's a great town; what can I say? It has a lot of diversity. You can find so many different kinds of people there. It breeds a certain self-confidence and a willingness to work hard for what you want. I don't know, maybe they put something in the water -- the river is green.

Ben Agosto

Unfortunately, and I'm just being honest here, the way the session ended in June, and there's been no consultation since, has lent itself for me to believe that the animosity of the spring will unfortunately continue, ... That's not necessarily the way I'd like it to be, but I don't see any indication of a greater willingness to work cooperatively. I'm just basing it on past performance.

George Prince

This demonstrates our customers' willingness to pay a premium for our technological expertise that results in accelerated production rates.

Dave Lesar

I think the market got everything they were anticipating, which was a 50 basis point cut (half a percentage point) and a willingness on the part of the Fed to continue accommodation if they saw the need for it.

Shannon Reid

My take is the Mozilla Foundation took a look at this and its reliance on the community and saw a willingness to create a commercial model, and they saw it as the most sustainable way to move forward. It's a way to kick-start adoption of their technologies.

Michael Goulde

It does not require great learning to be a Christian and be convinced of the truth of the Bible. It requires only an honest heart and a willingness to obey God.

Albert Barnes

It was just a classic All-American performance, in terms of her aggressiveness and her willingness to take her team on her back and get the job done.

Joanne P. Mccallie

The recommended involvement of youths comes down to the willingness of communities and guardians to openly discuss the dangers of the pandemic with their children.

James Elder

He's a scholar and somewhat of an academic, and has studied our history and America's place in the world, in history, and believes that all the progress of the last century, or a goodly portion of it -- eradication of tyrants and communism and fascism and Hitlerism -- was a direct result of the strength of the United States of America and their willingness to use their strength for good.

Mary Matalin

From Tom's perspective, there's no ill will whatsoever toward the Patriots. In fact, he's very appreciative of their ability to develop him over the last five years. He would have never seen a day like this if it weren't for their willingness to work with him. He's got nothing but good memories.

Tom Mills

If they squish what we want to build down to four stories, it's a signal that there's no willingness to have this project done in Howell.

Anthony Caruso

When you get to local issues, it's all about problem-solving for the community, and he's a person who'd be willing to do that, to transcend political party lines. That willingness is the key to success.

Onnie Shekerjian

Another $1 out of consumers' pockets certainly affects consumers' willingness and ability to spend on items other than the basic necessities.

Wendy Liebmann

What I would really like from the community is for 50 to 100 people to show up with yellow ribbons to really welcome back the veterans. My dream is to have a large yellow ribbon stretched across the trees at the campus. We want them to know we appreciate their loyalty, patriotism and willingness to pay the ultimate price.

Gerald Sadler

We've been in contact with the authorities in Mississippi and Louisiana and indicated our willingness to help out, but we've not been asked for help yet.

Peter Gregg

Testing our technology in real-world settings is critical to the ultimate success of our space elevator, and we appreciate the FAA's willingness to work with us on this.

Michael Laine

He can shoot the ball just as well as anyone. He's got a lot of offensive talents. His brilliance combined with his willingness to learn has been an asset to our program. His numbers have improved, and I expect him to pick it up more during the postseason.

Tyrone Johnson

Right now, those are probably the top people. I just like what I see. The best thing I like is the attitude, the willingness to compete. I don't know how competitive they're going to be yet, but they're working hard, the whole bunch of them.

Pat Mcaran

There's been a lot more concern and a lot more willingness for legislators to be swayed by arguments of identity theft, homeland security or personal privacy ... than what had occurred before 9/11.

Steve Key

They test your willingness to gamble with them right to the last day.

Brad Wavra

I'm concerned with the street issue, but very pleased with the developer's willingness to consider using re-routing to control traffic, as well his willingness to redirect the water.

David Hale

We wanted to see how it worked and test the quality and quantity of the food received. I was very impressed with the value, quality and quantity of food. I've been equally impressed with the willingness and eagerness of the volunteers to put this program into action.

Astrid Maples

Send (your negotiator) back to the bargaining table with some direction, some ideas, some flexibility and some willingness to reach an agreement.

Ralph Miller

Everyone has to understand one thing: This kid's been doing this only for a week. Obviously, the drills are going to be a little rusty, not look always the way you want them to, just because he hasn't done the drills. But the thing he has done is been an athlete for four years, and a damn good one, so that's where sometimes he can catch up on the learning curve. ... I think he has the willingness.

Jonathan Hayes

I can't wait to get up to go to work everyday. There is a spirit of teamwork. I am always impressed with everyone's willingness to pitch in and help.

Donna Kelly

We share your concern about the criticism our program has received, and, in response, the players have demonstrated, several times now, their willingness to take all reasonable measures in response.

Donald Fehr

Love is a choice -- not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile.

Carter Heyward

I don't believe he ever lost the courteousness and the willingness to try a good case but at same time be understanding. I believe John will make an excellent judge because not only does he have the knowledge of law but he knows you have to be patient particularly in criminal district court.

Albert Thomas

Obviously anything that impacts people's willingness to travel is of grave concern to the global event industry. If it starts to become widespread, it will create a lot of fear among people who travel.

Adam Schaffer

Like anything, if you are looking to reach less acculturated fans, the first aspect is to give them an understanding of the game, because they did not grow up around it, ... From the market research done, there is a real openness and willingness for them to become more American, and football is part of the American experience.

David Perez

My leaving office is dependent on two factors: one, my willingness to do so, and secondly, the presence of an international force that will stabilize the situation in the country as I depart.

Charles Taylor

Equipment vendors are citing 'willingness to pay' surveys to show that people will pay up to 10 per month for mobile TV, but we generally view such surveys skeptically. It's one thing to say that you're willing to pay; it's quite another thing to actually pay.

John Delaney

At the conclusion of the season, we agreed to work with the Red Sox in exploring potential trade possibilities. We have never withdrawn our willingness to cooperate in that process and remain open to discussing trade possibilities.

Greg Genske

Willingness to take on the vital task of leading FEMA during this challenging time.

Michael Chertoff

If (News Corp. is) not willing to continue, they have the ability to pull out. I'd like to discuss that with News Corp when appropriate. But there must be willingness on the other side, ... Businessmen do not make decisions based on feelings. There is no animosity on my side.

Richard Li

Even more real than the disaster that has befallen our brothers and sisters must be our own willingness to sacrifice and help with the healing.

Debra Lee

The purpose is twofold. One, to assess their willingness to speak with us and, two, if they're willing to do so, to schedule a time and date to get that done.

Darryl Seibel

[It's] a victory that happened because of your support, the workers' courage and the university's willingness to meet with us.

Tanya Aquino

How it is done becomes an issue for those interested in buying equity. The move is there and the willingness is there but the financial capacity is the big issue here. It can be a constraint when it comes to how much you can acquire.

David Murangari

The main thing is they understand it was wrong and they showed willingness to compensate.

Ricky Fung

The choice to elevate a much younger man might signal not so much an impatience with the current pace of development, but a willingness to make more substantive changes.

James Kelleher

There is a willingness among pastors, but they have told me they really do not have the skills. Pastors are traditionally trained to minister to [church members] as opposed to those with social issues or those with criminal tendencies.

Carol Palmer

The willingness to take risks is our grasp of faith.

George E. Woodberry

What sets Riley apart is her willingness to learn and her desire to win. In a competition, she wants to do well. If she doesn't, she feels like she's let the dogs down somehow.

Mary Fedder

The rise in consumer confidence in general indicates that consumers' willingness to spend additional income and incur more debt remains strong. Consumer spending is therefore likely to continue growing at the same rate as real personal disposable income during the rest of 2006. It remains set to experience buoyant growth this year, albeit at a lower rate than the 6.9% recorded in 2005.

Cees Bruggemans

Emotions always get cranked up after incidents of this type. It's good to step back and let common sense prevail. I appreciate Bill Duffy's willingness to help work through this with the Davis family and ours. That's how things get worked out, when people are willing to talk.

David Axelrod

We only see the oppressive side of authority. Maybe it comes out of our history and our background. What we don't see is that freedom is not a concept in which people can do anything they want, be anything they can be. Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and how you do it.

Rudolph W. Giuliani

We need to emphasize that we want to work with the state. We need to stress our willingness to be part of a collaborative process.

Tom Cotton

Levee failure is not an 'if', it's a 'when'. There seems to be a willingness to tolerate the human suffering and property loss that might come with these events.

Jeffrey Mount

It really speaks a lot about them and their willingness to compete.

Stan King

His ability to read (the play), and he has such a good stick makes him a great penalty-killer. His willingness to block a shot is part of it, too.

Mark Osiecki

Russia is ready to join the project anytime, because it has enough potential and willingness for it.

Alexander Rumyantsev

Both of Johnson Controls' lines of business will benefit from an increasing willingness to invest in productivity-enhancing products and services.

Alan Purintun

I am convinced that anyone can be a great writer . . . if he can only . . . tell the naked truth about himself and other people. That, a little technique with words and the willingness to bare heart, soul and body are really all it takes.

Clive Barnes

I have so much admiration for people who devote their life to the church, ... I was quite inspired by Clara. I was inspired by her drive to do good, by her willingness to sacrifice herself and her body. How inspired she was inspired me.

Chloe Sevigny

This is entirely driven by two composers who changed music. That being said, if Jim came to me and said I need Schoenberg and Stockhausen, or Schoenberg and Milton Babbitt, I probably would have had a different willingness for proceeding with the plan.

Mark Volpe

I appreciate his willingness to take on the vital task of leading FEMA during this challenging time.

Michael Chertoff

And that's one of the great things about actors: their willingness to play and to do something.

Jeff Bridges

The L.M.D.C. is grateful for your willingness to share your ideas in this important effort.

Lou Tomson

Merlyn has demonstrated his ability to lead the agency over the past six months and has expressed his willingness and desire to continue to do so on a long-term basis.

Dave Ralston

I admire his willingness and his desire to master the craft to create visual art.

Michael Bingham

When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.

Paulo Coelho

When you kidnapped Jeff, you contacted me at my residence and we discussed matters of importance to us both. My telephone number remains the same and my willingness to continue this dialogue remains as strong as it was before.

Liliana Ake

We are very happy with this decision as it demonstrates that the millions of creators who use creative commons licenses are effectively protected against abuses of their willingness to contribute to the commons.

Paul Keller

We are willing to talk any time, any place, any where with the City Council members, and our willingness to make things better is on the table.

John Gaddie

They are very committed (and) enthusiastic and there is a willingness to work hard to achieve the team goal more than their own.

Venkatesh Prasad

The capital markets have exploded in terms of size and willingness to take on risk ... it puts an underlying floor on value.

Jonathan Gray

I'm very surprised about the attitude and the stuff that's happening. The willingness to give it all you've got is just not there. We need to go out with more willingness, more heart, more effort.

Brad Wilkerson

It's a credit to her desire and willingness to improve. For any athlete, when they're starting out, it's a little intimidating. Once you break through, things get a lot easier.

Kevin Kinel

I would define true courage to be a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.

William T. Sherman

We're pleased at the success of this round of testing. Testing our technology in real world settings is critical to the ultimate success of our space elevator, and we appreciate the FAA's willingness to work with us on this.

Michael Laine

For a guy of his stature to take the time, not get paid a dime and come out and help the kids shows what kind of person he is and his willingness to give back to the Lebanon community. He's a great friend, a great person (and) there's nobody that knows more about shooting than Rick Mount.

Tracey Hammel

Curiosity ... endows the people who have it with a generosity in argument and a serenity in their own mode of life which springs from their cheerful willingness to let life take the form it will.

Alistair Cooke

While price remains a purchase driver, the results of this study show that the audio buyer still places sound quality at the top of their list. The good news for retailers is that many consumers are leaving the door of opportunity cracked open through their willingness to interact with a sales person and to receive a demonstration of better audio equipment.

Sean Wargo

That has not been done before, ... The U.S. had maintained that it alone was qualified to handle such matters. Now, the U.S. has shown a willingness to engage in discussions on the subject.

Masood Khan

According to the consumers themselves, their willingness to buy has increased. We can already see this in the car sales figures.

Bernd Weidensteiner

Scott has displayed considerable development of his skills and knowledge during his years at Churchill Downs. He has earned the trust of our horsemen and displayed a willingness to continue to grow and develop new skills and techniques.

Jim Gates

Any time you get a person who comes in here with the right head on his shoulders, the right attitude, with the willingness to want to learn and become the best, it's not a surprise to me [when he produces]. What I know of Mike, he's got great character, and I think that speaks for itself.

Paul Grasmanis

They're both positive role models for the younger wrestlers. What convinced me to make them captains was their work ethic, commitment and willingness to sacrifice for the team.

Dave Grant

The Giants' willingness to compromise on that issue clearly was a psychologically important breakthrough in the talks.

Carl Goldberg

Once again Mr. Tate has shown a willingness to allow the project to continue. He has agreed to a temporary easement while construction of the facility is in the process. He is truly a good neighbor.

Wayne Applebee

I encouraged both of them to redouble their efforts to bring these talks to a conclusion, ... They both indicated to us their sincere willingness to spend as much time as necessary to finalize these issues.

Carl Goldberg

Iran's defiance of the international ban on executing child offenders is a growing concern and calls into question its willingness to abide by international human rights standards.

Kate Allen

It was Emily that has worked with him on a number of occasions, and she was able to discuss with him his willingness to entertain this idea. She's had a long association with him and luckily we're the beneficiaries of that partnership.

Michael Cadden

If Ozzie and I are pleased with his growth, so will the players. They will be excited and inspired by his willingness to make changes that make them happier, that make them enjoy coming to work a little more, that make them compete a little harder, that make them listen a little more, maybe make them sweat a little more.

Steve Bisciotti

We see it testing the high around $572, but there is a willingness in the market to go to $580.

Frederic Panizzutti

Willingness to embrace scrutiny from outsiders is a hallmark of well-managed companies. You don't invite Lincoln Almond into your house if you have something to hide.

Carl Hayes

Her willingness to go to different community resources in town to find help is probably one of the biggest things that helped her succeed. Education is always a step in the right direction.

Caren Hanley

Corporate lending has remained relatively healthy because of economic growth. There is an issue about how sustainable consumer borrowing will be, especially if the economy no longer benefits from rising real estate prices, which creates a greater willingness to borrow and spend.

Jim Lyon

We have good overall team speed. And a willingness to improve and get better.

Steve Wheeler

One of the most positive trends that we see across Iraq is the willingness of the Sunnis to participate in a political process. We have seen them registering in large numbers in all of the major Sunni provinces.

George Casey

Serves as a sort of inspirational character or a point of reference when thinking about topical issues. He had a willingness to take social injustice head-on and write about it.

Jay Farrar

Her willingness and desire to help others more than spans a few years. It is simply her way of life.

Sue Brignac

We welcome the government's willingness to resume negotiations.

Bud Perrone

Think about it seriously. If you don't stay on top of it, you could harm your children. It takes dedication and willingness to do it and stick with it.

Kevin Mcdonald

We expect the market to recover in the medium term. Despite the many challenges facing the government, including the political angle, the government continues to demonstrate willingness to do the right things to sustain an economic recovery.

Chris Wong

They demonstrate their military strength to give a message that their willingness to be part of the (peace) process is not due to weakness.

Yubaraj Ghimire

Software companies have sold off aggressively but some information technology managers have indicated a willingness to spend in that area.

Adam Adelman

It's very worthy of the accomplishments of Mark and his staff. We're very pleased with it. I think that it (the extension) indicates our willingness to make a long-term commitment.

Jim Schaus

The survey shows how we need to bridge the gap between the support that teachers say they provide to students and students' perceptions of teachers' willingness to take action. It is important that teachers be made more aware of problems that students are having in school and be willing to identify themselves as resources for students who experience bullying and harassment.

Kevin Jennings

We believe that a stronger personal connection to the region will lead to enhanced perceptions of Lancaster, and ultimately create a greater willingness amongst college students to stay after graduation.

John Fry

As we approach the 2007 Farm Bill, we hope this marks the beginning of a willingness by Congress to reevaluate U.S. dairy policy to reflect today's ever-changing marketplace.

Chip Kunde

The hunger and thirst for knowledge, the keen delight in the chase, the good humored willingness to admit that the scent was false, the eager desire to get on with the work, the cheerful resolution to go back and begin again, the broad good sense, the una.

Frederic William Maitland

It is fairly clear that the ... constituent reaction to prices and ... concern for the November election is overwhelming the willingness of Congress to delve into the market dynamics behind what's happening.

Lee Fuller

I don't think I've ever seen the sense of innovation and willingness to take risks that I'm seeing now.

John Kimball

I think that one of his greatest strengths is his honesty and the willingness to be frank. When we have had flare-ups of criminal activity in the Downtown Central Business District, he has been a breath of fresh air, not choosing to go for political gain or for politeness to ignore problems.

Sam Grabarski

His speed is very deceptive once he catches the ball. He can beat you vertically and has the toughness and willingness to play special teams, too.

Rich Cavanaugh

Have a chilling effect on the willingness of competent lawyers to vigorously defend the accused in these cases.

Richard Dicker

This could be a positive sign of their willingness to have a common set of rules for transit and investment.

Ferran Tarradellas Espuny

Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all.

Thomas S. Szasz

The local community stepped up, demonstrated a real excitement about the whole project, and a willingness to bend over backward and make this a reality. That was key.

Barkley Garrett

Disengagement was seen as the middle compromise. It takes an element of the right and the left. The element of the right is pessimism about the ability of the Palestinians to sign an agreement. The element of the left is willingness to divide the land. And the disengagement is the perfect synthesis of this.

Yaron Ezrahi

I admire him as a man, I admire his work ethic, I admire his character. I am always willing to work with a man of character that is willing to grow and change. He showed a willingness to change ... I'm very happy with the decision, and I think we will be rewarded for that patience.

Steve Bisciotti

I think we've got commitments from three solid young men, three solid students and three fine basketball players. Their knowledge of the game, their drive to compete and their willingness to get better has me excited about our program's future.

Terry Carroll

Success, in my view, is the willingness to strive for something you really want. The person not reaching the top is no less a success than the one who achieved it, if they both sweated blood, sweat and tears and overcame obstacles and fears. The failure to be perfect does not mean you're not a success.

Fran Tarkenton

I'd really like to see them succeed, but I think it would be a good idea to counsel them on their willingness to open.

Janice Kershaw

This does show a willingness by both parties to compromise. It is encouraging.

Fred Zerza

That's also fostered a willingness to wear pink.

Wendy Evans

The market is going to be held hostage to corporate earnings and there is no real evidence that there is a turnaround. So we'll continue to have what we've been having -- people not really showing any willingness to participate.

Peter Cardillo

For more than a year, [special counsel Patrick J.] Fitzgerald has sought testimony from Ms. Miller about conversations she had with Mr. Libby. Her willingness to testify now was in part based on personal assurances given by Mr. Libby this month that he had no objection to her discussing their conversations with the grand jury, according to those officials briefed on the case.

David Johnston

You're not prepared to put a mirror in front of your face and recognize your own inadequacies. Perhaps you may get a more sympathetic hearing if you had a willingness to confess your own sins in this.

Norm Coleman

Europe needs a stable, pro-competitive economic outlook, coupled with a willingness to be innovative at the micro level and consider measures which will give industry more flexibility.

Arun Sarin

There is absolutely no inevitability as long as there is a willingness to contemplate what is happening.

Marshall McLuhan

I don't detect among any of the parties a willingness to construct a light water reactor which will be a very expensive, very long-term type of project.

Christopher Hill

My prayer is that each of us look inside our own hearts. It takes a willingness to pause before we make an assumption. I think all this erupts because we don't wait -- we react. And the willingness to have empathy and just imagine what it would be like to be in someone else's skin -- that's my prayer.

Carmen Wurgel

They just need to have a desire to help and a willingness to offer their time and energy.

Joanne Carr

At this point he appreciates the administration's continued willingness to fund the program but doesn't have any specific comments on the proposal until he has more time to review it.

Dan Whiting

Notable features - besides its overall clarity - are the naming of Iran and Syria, and his willingness to talk about a war against Islamic terror, not just generic 'terror.' .

Glenn Reynolds

The basic question is, will the public listen to the government in the future, and that's a critically important question. It is entirely possible this could have a significant impact on the public's willingness to listen to their government, police, fire and charity officials in the event of another catastrophe in another city.

Paul Light

Given all the leverage that the household sector has built up, their confidence in rising home equity has been an important part of their willingness to take on all that (mortgage) debt.

Avery Shenfeld

The raises in interest rates will reduce the willingness and ability of consumers to continue their pace of borrowing. This is both directly -- through the cost of debt -- and indirectly -- because it's likely to slow house price appreciation.

Scott Hoyt

I've never known anyone that is a better manager of people or is a harder worker than Kessel. His willingness to jump in and help take on public-private partnerships is legendary.

John Williams

Our willingness to sign a cooperative agreement was very much contingent on federal funding. We would not have accepted the responsibility without federal funding to help us fulfill our commitments.

Carolyn Sime